New Sleaford boss McGhee keen to secure safety
New boss Jamie McGhee has emphasised his desire to get Sleaford Town away from any relegation danger having taken over the Greens last week.
McGhee was named the new manager following Matt Evans’ departure, but was denied the chance to take control of his first game last weekend as the Greens’ match with Coalville Town was postponed.
That means, all being well, his opening game will be at home to Sandiacre Town on Saturday.
McGhee brings an impressive CV to Eslaforde Park. As a player, he made two League Two appearances for Mansfield Town before spells at Corby Town, Grantham Town and Boston United.
In his coaching career he was most recently the manager of Harrowby United, and masterminded The Arrows’ UCL Division One play-off victory in 2024.
The next season, his work kept Harrowby in the UCL Premier Division, finishing a solid 14th. At the end of November however, McGhee left Harrowby before his appointment at Sleaford signalled his return to the dugout.
He told the club’s media: "The positivity around the club and the way it was spoken about really got me thinking from that first conversation.
"Although I’d only been out of the game for a short while, that initial contact is what brought me back. I could easily have waited until the new season, but Damon and the board truly sold the project to me.
“Thank you to all the family, friends and supporters for the positive messages about my return to management, it means a great deal”.
“What you can expect from me is hard work, full commitment and a winning mentality.
"My team and I will do everything we can to get the very best out of this group of lads. There will be additions, but not wholesale changes. We’re looking forward to the challenge ahead and to steering the club away from the bottom three.”